Product Line Manager - Building and Infrastructures

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Reports to: Southeast Asia B&I Product Line Leader

Base: Bangkok, Thailand

Travel: Within Thailand as needed; GMR countries minimum quarterly

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (30-40%)

• Manage P&L accountability and drive revenue growth for B&I services across Thailand and GMR, delivering budgeted sales targets and year-on-year growth
• Lead all business development activities, including tender management and proposal development for large capex projects
• Develop and execute strategies to expand OPEX service offerings alongside existing capex portfolio
• Support business development teams in client presentations, proposals, and tender submissions
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities within the large capex and emerging OPEX segments

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT (People)

• Provide leadership to the team through weekly, monthly and quarterly sales objectives and Key Account
• Manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers, consultants, and inspectors to ensure seamless project delivery
• Provide leadership and mentoring to project managers and teams, ensuring capability development and high performance
• Assess capability gaps and align resource allocation with business priorities to support sustainable growth

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION (Operations - 30%)

• Lead and oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects, from project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, to handover
• Serve as primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Provide general supervision of project execution in coordination with the technical team
• Develop and implement project strategies, budgets, timelines, and risk management plans
• Conduct regular reviews of project performance, cost control, and quality assurance
• Identify and resolve project issues and potential risks proactively

QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE (Standards)

• Ensure projects comply with international standards, local regulations, and Bureau Veritas' quality and safety frameworks
• Prepare, review, and ensure the quality of all Bureau Veritas deliverables to maintain our high standards and client satisfaction
• Take ownership of deliverable quality assurance processes and implement continuous improvement measures
• Coordinate with technical teams to verify that all BV outputs meet contractual requirements and quality benchmarks

STRATEGY & REPORTING (30%)

• Develop and execute long-term business strategies for B&I services in Thailand and GMR, including market analysis, financial planning, and service positioning
• Manage P&L accountability: prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on KPIs, revenue trends, profitability, and progress toward annual growth targets
• Monitor strategic risks, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape; identify growth opportunities
• Track progress against budgeted sales and revenue growth targets; escalate risks and variances to Southeast Asia B&I Leader

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role as Project Director / Senior Project Manager in construction or engineering projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex, multi-industry projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, engineering practices, contract management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial and budget management capabilities.
• International project management exposure will be an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Thai (both written and spoken).

Preferred Certifications

• International project management experience, particularly in Southeast Asia or similar emerging markets
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or Prince2 Practitioner certification
• Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE), or equivalent
• Training or certification in ISO standards, HSE Management, or Quality Management Systems
• Experience developing OPEX service lines or transitioning capex clients to recurring revenue model

Key Success Metrics

• Revenue & Growth: Deliver budgeted sales revenue and achieve year-on-year growth targets for B&I Thailand & GMR
• Project Delivery: Maintain or improve project delivery performance (on-time, on-budget, quality compliance rate ≥95%)
• Client Expansion: Successfully onboard 2-3 new large capex clients or expand existing client relationships
• OPEX Service Development: Launch and secure initial OPEX service contracts, targeting 15-20% of total B&I revenue by end of Year 1
• Team Development: Achieve team engagement and retention targets; complete capability development plans for all direct reports
• Compliance & Brand: Zero material compliance or quality breaches; maintain Bureau Veritas brand reputation and client satisfaction in region

Join an inclusive, flexible and diverse company where you can thrive while contributing to positively transforming the world we live in.
 
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